Beauty products are her world

Nicky Kinniard, center, founder of London based apothecary SpaceNK, consults with customer Sen Dan of Newport Beach, left, about skin care at the Bloomingdale's at Fashion Island. SpaceNK is becoming better known in the U.S. thanks to the partnership with Bloomingdale's.PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

A delightful “faux trip around the world” with Space NK apothecary's Nicky Kinnaird was given to guests as they enjoyed an exclusive meet-and-greet event at Bloomingdale's Fashion Island, as part of Orange County's StyleWeek recently.

Kinnaird, the mastermind behind the company as well as the brand's namesake, opened up shop in 1993, in the heart of London's Covent Garden; 20 years later, her curated apothecary, featuring skin care, beauty and hair products from all over the world, is established in 63 Bloomingdale's stores in the U.K. and 23 locations in the U.S. Some of Space NK's most popular products include Eve Lom, Dr. Sebagh, Dr. Brandt, Zelens, Oribe, Nars and Laura Mercier.

Kinnaird pointed out to the Register some of her favorite products on the shelves of her space at Bloomingdale's in Newport Beachr:

OC Register: What kind of child were you?

Nicky Kinnaird: Very curious! I always wanted to learn the newest innovations in many different areas. I've been exposed to different cultures from a young age.

OCR: How did you come up the idea to create an apothecary?

NK: When I was a child growing up, our family had a second home in the Valencia region of Spain. I grew up with Spanish pharmacy culture, the perfumery culture, where you find people truly passionate about what they did and sold in their stores. I was 8, 9, 10 years old learning about what went into different perfumes. I would collect little bottles and stack them by my bedside table.

OCR: Do you think the time of year affects your skin, and how you should care for it?

NK: If you think about different times of the year, your skin acts differently, so you need to change it up for that. You need different makeup at different times of the year, as well. Makeup is also allied to fashion trends. We like to help clients find different looks that match the season and their lifestyles.

OCR: What's the hottest trend in beauty for the fall season?

NK: Someone's either going with a nude lip and a heavier eye, or taking a cue from the recent catwalks, going with a true red. We're also seeing bright pinks and fuchsias, with beautifully curled eyelashes and coats of mascara.

OCR: What are some of your beauty essentials?

NK: Making sure you've got properly exfoliated, clean skin. I like to use an exfoliating pad on a daily basis to get rid of those surface dead skin cells and refining the texture of the skin. I think tinted moisturizer for the day is great. For complexion right now, my favorite is Zelens PHA Biopel facial pads. NaturaBisse is an oil-free SPF 30 sunscreen that's also great. You get that dewy look without the shine.

OCR: What products are you most excited about right now?

NK: I'm very excited about the Lipstick Queen Velvet collection. It's a completely new formula that they're worked on for two years to perfect. It gives a beautiful matte finish and really long-lasting without the dehydration.

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Nicky Kinniard, center, founder of London based apothecary SpaceNK, consults with customer Sen Dan of Newport Beach, left, about skin care at the Bloomingdale's at Fashion Island. SpaceNK is becoming better known in the U.S. thanks to the partnership with Bloomingdale's. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Nicky Kinniard gathers some skin care products for a consultation with a customer recently at Bloomingdale's Fashion Island. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Nicky Kinniard, left, founder of London based apothecary SpaceNK, consults with Sen Dan of Newport Beach at Bloomingdale's Fashion Island. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
One of the many products carried by SpaceNK is African Botanics Pure Marula Oil. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Nicky Kinniard, founder of London based apothecary SpaceNK, was on hand at Bloomingdale's Fashion Island to talk with customers about skin care. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Bakel products are also available at SpaceNK, a London based company that is benefiting here in the U.S. from it's partnership with Bloomingdale's. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Nicky Kinniard, founder of London based apothecary SpaceNK. PAUL RODRIGUEZ, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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